By Cary Denison
A few days ago, I found myself standing in my yard yelling “Yeah, c’mon!?” while shaking my fist at a rather feeble-looking storm cloud. Now, I normally reserve this type of a pointless weekend lunacy for Broncos games and the like, but considering the dire state of the snowpack in... [ READ MORE... ]

A native Bonneville cutthroat trout in Utah's Weber River is released after being caught as part of an effort to track fish in the drainage. Paul Burnett/Trout Unlimited
By Paul Burnett
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently rolled out a Wildlife Migration Initiative, focused on the... [ READ MORE... ]

The following commentary appeared originally in the Salt Lake Tribune.
By Scott Yates
This year has given us a glimpse of our potential water future in the Colorado River Basin—and it’s not pretty. So far this winter, much of the Intermountain West is seeing below average snowpack in the mountains... [ READ MORE... ]

By Richard Van Gytenbeek
In 2015, Colorado finalized its first-ever statewide water plan, a thoughtful blueprint for improving water management in our state. Of particular interest to many Coloradans is the Colorado Water Plan’s goal of improving the environment and recreational opportunities on... [ READ MORE... ]

The new film “A River’s Reckoning,” produced by conservation groups Trout Unlimited and American Rivers, premiered Saturday at the 16th Annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City, Calif., one of the nation’s most popular and prestigious environmental film festivals.The film, an... [ READ MORE... ]

Q&A with Scott Yates
Scott Yates, director of Trout Unlimited’s Western Water and Habitat Program, has worked for almost 20 years with ranchers and farmers on water and conservation projects across the West. He shares his thoughts on pursuing conservation in working landscapes:
Q: Why is... [ READ MORE... ]

Migratory cutthroat trout have been cut off from headwater tributaries on the Weber River for decades. Trout Unlimited has worked to reconnect the trout with historical spawning grounds. Paul Burnett/Trout Unlimited
By Paul Burnett
The Weber River is an important trout fishing destination in... [ READ MORE... ]

By Wes Johnson
Sometimes the most effective volunteer Trout Unlimited projects might seem like they have nothing to do with fishing.
Such was the case with a recent work project by the Weber Basin Anglers Trout Unlimited Chapter out of Ogden, Utah.
Higher than normal precipitation throughout... [ READ MORE... ]

Utah farmer Kevin Cotner and his wife Kayleen in front of the Capitol building.
By Randy Scholfield
It’s no secret that ranchers and conservationists haven’t always seen eye-to-eye.
“We don’t usually sit down at the table with these folks,” said Kevin Cotner, a tall, mustachioed Utah farmer who... [ READ MORE... ]

By Brett Prettyman
MILLCREEK CANYON — The moment of truth.
It comes with the first spoonful of a new chili recipe delivered at a family hunting camp.
The first cast to slurping trout on the hand built rod on your favorite water.
Waiting to see if the patched hole in the waders is stream worthy.... [ READ MORE... ]